Side-by-side technical data
vivo S10 vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
Comparison between vivo S10 and Samsung Galaxy A73 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S10 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.0 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S10, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 733,600
- against 575,551
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,050 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S10 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 733,600 Best value | 575,551 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 925 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,787 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78, 3×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78, and 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | S10 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Yellow, Cyan, Lime, Green | Grey, Mint Green, White, Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 7.6 mm |
| Body Width | 73.7 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 158.2 mm | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 173 g Best value | 181 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.9 % | 87 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.6 mm |
Battery
| Specification | S10 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,050 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 44 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | S10 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.44″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000 :1 Best value | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | HDR10+, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, 10-Bit Panel, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | S10 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S10 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | S10 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | S10 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.14 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.28 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.42 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps Best value | 2,550 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 2,500 Mbps Best value | 1,280 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | S10 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker, Two Microphones | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos |
Technical
| Specification | S10 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2121A | SM-A736B, SM-A736B/DS |
